There is not a specific identifiable cause of mental health disorders that serves as an explanation for every child across all circumstances. Mental health issues are currently understood to be caused by the interaction between genetic and environmental factors that include: inherited traits, biological factors, life experiences and brain chemistry. 5 There are, however, some factors that have been shown to have particular impact children’s social, emotional and mental health. They include: Poverty. Children and youth from low-income households are at an increased risk for social, emotional and behavioral health problems. According to the Center for.
